Expatriates and non Muslims are liable to Sharia divorces in UAE
Showing posts with label UAE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UAE. Show all posts
Dec 22, 2013
Tanzania ditches plan to evict Masai for Serengeti 'wildlife corridor'
Tanzania ditches plan to evict Masai for Serengeti 'wildlife corridor' which is a vectorial moment for Masai socaity who fought for their land with the support of various groups.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/07/tanzania-maasai-serengeti-wildlife-corridor
Jul 17, 2013
Travel to the Gulf States in Middle East
Amateur Traveler brings you "Travel to the Gulf States: UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait - Episode 203".
http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-gulf-states-uae-dubai-bahrain-oman-qatar-kuwait-episode-203/
May 11, 2013
Feb 28, 2013
20 Laziest Countries in the World
I thank God that my beloved country is not among the 20 Laziest Countries in the World, and guess what?! UAE is among them, and I am not surprised about that.
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eihg45gjhg/20-laziest-countries-in-the-world-4/
Mar 3, 2012
Go Oman
Despite been none fan of football, but I'm happy that Oman won the friendly match against Thailand for 2014 World Cup Qualifying.
Best wishes for Thailand for next season i.e 2018 World Cup Qualifying; and best wishes for Oman to qualify.
UAE has officially started multiple 'Banning Spree', under the umbrella of Health and Safety Environment as a cover, it seems that the government is in financial crises and trying to generate quick revenue by imposing hefty fees for violators.
The list of bans which I came across are:
- 300ML cans, for misleading consumers.
- BBQ in apartments (only in Dubai)
- Sheesha in residential area (which was banned before in 1990's in all public areas and later lifted).
"He's beneath you." That's the statement a young woman in her early twenties started hearing from her mom's Aunt and cousins after her future father-in-law who is her uncle (mom's brother) broke the news to them of his son's engagement to his niece, it seems her mom knew how they will react, that's why she told her brother to inform them.
The whole house (the bride mom's Aunt place)went uprising against the marriage, they see the groom to be and his parents are way beneath them (the same way the Aunt thought her son and daughters in-laws are way beneath her and disapproved her sons and daughter's marriages), despite the bride's parents approved it, even they know that he's not earning much, but he's educated, gentleman and hard working; also independent and responsible man. One of them, unmarried woman went crazy and started talking nonsense when she heard the news, all of them started giving the groom hard time, even when he offered to help like he usually do for any function or occasion, they rudely declined his offer after all this years.
The bride to be was shocked for what she heard, she was brought up by them and never expected such a treatment, specially her future husband is her own cousin. Now she sees the true color of their skin, which they have been undercover for 22 years. I felt so sorry for her but happy for her and the groom.
Best wishes for Thailand for next season i.e 2018 World Cup Qualifying; and best wishes for Oman to qualify.
UAE has officially started multiple 'Banning Spree', under the umbrella of Health and Safety Environment as a cover, it seems that the government is in financial crises and trying to generate quick revenue by imposing hefty fees for violators.
The list of bans which I came across are:
- 300ML cans, for misleading consumers.
- BBQ in apartments (only in Dubai)
- Sheesha in residential area (which was banned before in 1990's in all public areas and later lifted).
"He's beneath you." That's the statement a young woman in her early twenties started hearing from her mom's Aunt and cousins after her future father-in-law who is her uncle (mom's brother) broke the news to them of his son's engagement to his niece, it seems her mom knew how they will react, that's why she told her brother to inform them.
The whole house (the bride mom's Aunt place)went uprising against the marriage, they see the groom to be and his parents are way beneath them (the same way the Aunt thought her son and daughters in-laws are way beneath her and disapproved her sons and daughter's marriages), despite the bride's parents approved it, even they know that he's not earning much, but he's educated, gentleman and hard working; also independent and responsible man. One of them, unmarried woman went crazy and started talking nonsense when she heard the news, all of them started giving the groom hard time, even when he offered to help like he usually do for any function or occasion, they rudely declined his offer after all this years.
The bride to be was shocked for what she heard, she was brought up by them and never expected such a treatment, specially her future husband is her own cousin. Now she sees the true color of their skin, which they have been undercover for 22 years. I felt so sorry for her but happy for her and the groom.
Oct 27, 2010
Nov 9, 2009
DS TV in Middle East
While I was in Tanzania, I was hocked up with DS TV, a cable TV in Afria, it had nice english channels such as MNet series, Mnet Movies, HBO, etc.
I emailed them if they have an agent in Oman, they said "No", I am looking for an agent, if anyone knows one in Middle East, Dubai or Oman?
I emailed them if they have an agent in Oman, they said "No", I am looking for an agent, if anyone knows one in Middle East, Dubai or Oman?
Mar 11, 2009
Lazy to write
I want to share with you'll allot of things, but too lazy to type. I'll push my self to write what been happening arround me since last Feb 2009.
Ok, let me start about one of my weekends dated back to the midnight of 20th Feb, my phone alarm rang, I woke up (jumbed out of my skin) and picked up the phone, a reminder showed up 'Baba's birthday' I vividly smiled and read Surat Alfatihah for his soul and went back to sleep. At the evening, my sister and I were driving down town and we started recalling my late dad's gesture and his unforgettable sentences. God bless his Soul.
On 24th of Feb, the next weekend, I went with my sister, cousin and her niece who is one and half years of age, to one of international Pizza franchise, the girl who was trying to imitate her Aunt my eating with fork but couldn't pick up the salads with it, ends up removing the napkin from arround her nack, stating rebalient against aticate (she is a kid), but she made my day with her smile.
My last weekend was on 5th of March, my cousin got married, as the Aqd or religious marriage ceremony was at the Masjid been held by the men. I cried when I got the message from her brother that its over she became offically 'Mrs' and ended the lifecylce of 'Miss'. I called and wished her then met her at the saloon with the rest of the female members.
Wedding reception took place in the evening and everyone looked outstanding specially my sister and I. The brideamaids looks good too and managed well despite one day rehearsals or in the correct words few hours only.
I was planning to get the BB Bold, but the it was out of stock in all the stores of my mobile operator. I've changed my plans to get one until the 2nd half of the year, as I need to spend my money on something more importent.
One day, I drove to an offsite ATM machine, my sister got down and when she came back, she was laughing, she said "Also the mutawa flirt with Nasheed," it turned out a religious man who had long beard was flirting in a religious way.
Friendi Mobile will soon be on air in Oman, now the booking for numbers for free is available via friendimobile.om and various locations since 09-Mar-09, but the site booking has been a problem for too many visitors. I tried several times since 09-Mar-09 to book for one, but no luck, too many technical problems.
However, the CEO of Friendi Mobile been communicating with people via the local forums, such as English Sabla and Omanforum, I thank Muscati and arun for informing me about it via Twitter.
UAE may follow to ban YouTube after Pakistan in February 2008 and Bangladesh 1st week of March 2009.
The world Celebrating Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (ASW), which occurs in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar, and defer from one country to another depending on the visibility of moon and when the new Islamic calander started.
That's all for now.
I'll try to keep updating you'll as soon as I am free to type.
Ok, let me start about one of my weekends dated back to the midnight of 20th Feb, my phone alarm rang, I woke up (jumbed out of my skin) and picked up the phone, a reminder showed up 'Baba's birthday' I vividly smiled and read Surat Alfatihah for his soul and went back to sleep. At the evening, my sister and I were driving down town and we started recalling my late dad's gesture and his unforgettable sentences. God bless his Soul.
On 24th of Feb, the next weekend, I went with my sister, cousin and her niece who is one and half years of age, to one of international Pizza franchise, the girl who was trying to imitate her Aunt my eating with fork but couldn't pick up the salads with it, ends up removing the napkin from arround her nack, stating rebalient against aticate (she is a kid), but she made my day with her smile.
My last weekend was on 5th of March, my cousin got married, as the Aqd or religious marriage ceremony was at the Masjid been held by the men. I cried when I got the message from her brother that its over she became offically 'Mrs' and ended the lifecylce of 'Miss'. I called and wished her then met her at the saloon with the rest of the female members.
Wedding reception took place in the evening and everyone looked outstanding specially my sister and I. The brideamaids looks good too and managed well despite one day rehearsals or in the correct words few hours only.
I was planning to get the BB Bold, but the it was out of stock in all the stores of my mobile operator. I've changed my plans to get one until the 2nd half of the year, as I need to spend my money on something more importent.
One day, I drove to an offsite ATM machine, my sister got down and when she came back, she was laughing, she said "Also the mutawa flirt with Nasheed," it turned out a religious man who had long beard was flirting in a religious way.
Friendi Mobile will soon be on air in Oman, now the booking for numbers for free is available via friendimobile.om and various locations since 09-Mar-09, but the site booking has been a problem for too many visitors. I tried several times since 09-Mar-09 to book for one, but no luck, too many technical problems.
However, the CEO of Friendi Mobile been communicating with people via the local forums, such as English Sabla and Omanforum, I thank Muscati and arun for informing me about it via Twitter.
UAE may follow to ban YouTube after Pakistan in February 2008 and Bangladesh 1st week of March 2009.
The world Celebrating Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (ASW), which occurs in Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar, and defer from one country to another depending on the visibility of moon and when the new Islamic calander started.
That's all for now.
I'll try to keep updating you'll as soon as I am free to type.
Nov 26, 2008
Overcoming unemployment barrier
Young graduate Egyptians started to overcome the unemployment barrier by taking care of elderly people as a new career in Egypt. I found this gesture, is good for them as persons and sociality too. It makes them more aware of human rights and family bonds.
Bits and Bytes
- Sharjah launches project to provide every Emirati family with a library.
- Tunisian Doctor says 'The Eastern Dancing is a meditation for depression for Arab women.'
- Oman Mobile signs pacts with Renna (branding name of Majan Telecom), FRiENDi two mobile resellers in ME.
- Dubai International Film Festival 2008 will be held December 11-18, 2008.
- Techie’s holiday plan.
Nov 24, 2008
In UAE
This thought came to me when I read an article 'Locals not allowed' by Osama in Arabic, about not allowing locals wearing their national cloths dine in fancy restaurants as part of policy.
In UAE:
- The local citizen is a foreigner,
- It’s a western not eastern country,
- Bars and discos open 24/7,
- 24/7 developments.
Hippie or not
Over three years ago, I mate a young man, from the same community, I always found thing strange in his behaviour and character, which made me feel uncomfortable.
Since then, I was trying to figure out, which group he may fit in, he looked like a care free person, long hair, I realized he has a Hippie character, don‘t ask me, I just sense it.
The question is, are their Hippies in the Arab world or not?
Nov 19, 2008
Aqim Salatak
AqimSalatak.com, A Message For Every Muslim.
Bits and Bytes
- Nawras won the 2nd Fixed-Line bid in Oman.
- Emarat Al Youm, an Arabic UAE-based newpaper has been banned for publishing for 20 days from 20th Nov 2008 and Mr Sami Al Reyami, the editor-in-chief of Emarat Al Youm has been fined DHS 20,000.
Nov 18, 2008
5 stars for BreadTalk
Today, I was in a bad mood, as some personal issues has arisen and made feel angry, I tried to control my emotions the whole day, after picking up my sister, I decided to go to BreadTalk, after her recommendation.
When I arrived at the location (Bareeq Al-Shatti Mall), I was blown up with the mall and
atmosphere, which I didn’t know about, when I entered the BreadTalk, the smell of the pasties reminded me of La Brioche bakery in Abu Dhabi - UAE; I used to go there at least once a week when I was living in UAE (five years ago). The whole location reminded me of AD, the best memory and the free spirit.
Back to BreadTalk pastries, I give it 5 full star, and the value its worth it.
When I arrived at the location (Bareeq Al-Shatti Mall), I was blown up with the mall and
atmosphere, which I didn’t know about, when I entered the BreadTalk, the smell of the pasties reminded me of La Brioche bakery in Abu Dhabi - UAE; I used to go there at least once a week when I was living in UAE (five years ago). The whole location reminded me of AD, the best memory and the free spirit.
Back to BreadTalk pastries, I give it 5 full star, and the value its worth it.
Bits and Bytes
- Oman National day.
- A Saudi judge sentences an Asian Expatriate to clean 5 mosques and its toilets during pilgrim season after been caught several times for missing group prayers at the mosque.
Mar 19, 2008
Earth Hour
Yesterday while I was watching the news on Dubai One TV, their were talking about Dubai will join the other cities around the world from 8 pm to 9 pm switching of most of the lights in the city to support minimising the usage of electricity and encourage alternative lighting solutions for environmental purpose, it’s to put Dubai city in the world’s map.
I wish Oman does join the world and supporting such environmental event.
I wish Oman does join the world and supporting such environmental event.
Mar 6, 2008
Celebrity Conner
On February 22, 2008 Mr & Mrs Marc Anthony welcomed their first newborns son Max
and daughter Emme to the world.
With mama Jennifer Lopez been freaked out like every insecure celebrity worried that her new born babies to be kidnapped, she kept her babies under round-the-clock guard since their birth with two bodyguards for every 8 hour shift, which cost them a allot, but the Anthony’s aren’t worried about their financials, as they will be exclusively selling the newborns photos to People Weekly magazine in order to cover up their expenses and financially secure the newborns future.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, and the ruler of Dubai vision is sharpening, giving a chance for the his off-springs to become the future Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates by announcing on 1st February 2008, the crown prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the deputy ruler of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum along side his 2nd elder brother Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
and daughter Emme to the world.
With mama Jennifer Lopez been freaked out like every insecure celebrity worried that her new born babies to be kidnapped, she kept her babies under round-the-clock guard since their birth with two bodyguards for every 8 hour shift, which cost them a allot, but the Anthony’s aren’t worried about their financials, as they will be exclusively selling the newborns photos to People Weekly magazine in order to cover up their expenses and financially secure the newborns future.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, and the ruler of Dubai vision is sharpening, giving a chance for the his off-springs to become the future Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates by announcing on 1st February 2008, the crown prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the deputy ruler of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum along side his 2nd elder brother Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Mar 5, 2008
After the storm
It’s been a while I haven’t posted anything, when ever I login the internet, I feel drained and not in a mood for to write nor surf the net; allot of news I want to talk about, I hope it may interest you’ll.
First I give high five for the Sultanate of Oman leader, the government and it’s citizens as well as the expatriates for making Muscat Festival 2008 work and go through after six months of ‘the Guno cyclone’ hit Oman and everyone got on their feet making it happen.
Dish TV is a satellite broadcasting service available to users in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and parts of South East Asia, which is now been sold off in the Arabian Gulf Counties - Middle East through the Indian expatriates who work in the satellite distribution companies or get it by them selves from India, I was told about by my colleague.
When you buy a dishtv connection you get - Hardware / Equipment:
First I give high five for the Sultanate of Oman leader, the government and it’s citizens as well as the expatriates for making Muscat Festival 2008 work and go through after six months of ‘the Guno cyclone’ hit Oman and everyone got on their feet making it happen.
Dish TV is a satellite broadcasting service available to users in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and parts of South East Asia, which is now been sold off in the Arabian Gulf Counties - Middle East through the Indian expatriates who work in the satellite distribution companies or get it by them selves from India, I was told about by my colleague.
When you buy a dishtv connection you get - Hardware / Equipment:
- Dish with LNB
- Digibox and cable
- Viewing Card (VC)
It will cost from USD122.21 to USD162.70 for one year with the above Hardware / Equipments, then it will only cost from USD 51.1 to USD91.59, it’s vary cheep. It seems it’s illegal in Oman but it is still sold.
Is it humanely to give one hour notice for dismissing your employee to pack his stuff and sending back home? I don’t believe so.
The first spy camera was found in female toilet in a government building in Dubai - UAE; the man was captured after 48 hours from the time it was found.
Dubai-based Almulla Hospitality is planning to develop a hotel chain that complies with Islamic law, including a ban on alcohol.
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